7/23/1997 HISTORICAL COMMISSION Minutes

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Minutes of Mashpee Historical Co=ission July 23 , 1997 Present: Rosemary Burns , Joanne Ferragamo, Frank Hicks , James Moroney, Ann Whitlow and guest Paul Giambarro. Minutes of previous meeting were corrected as follows : Minutes of April 16, 1997 , were available. 'age 2 , name is Mabel Avant. BUDGET: All but $25 1996-1997 was spent. 1998 budget i $60000 Joanne asked for sugge-stions for priority expenditures . Ann spoke about computer expenses for programs , Internet etc. � Ann and Jim will serge as a budget sub-committee. Ann reported on SON of MA H EE exhibit, which was very well received. Deborah - of Heritage Cape Cod said it was "Superb. " Ann has written thank you notes for those who participated. Invitations ready to go for the Popponesset exhibit. Ann is to contact the Mconalds at The Tea shoppe re additional refresh- ments , which may be necessary, as there appears to be a great deal of interest in the exhibit. Jeanne DeClerk will again be in charge of refreshments. Thank you notes were received from Ellie Hatcher, Josephine Mills. Ann will ask Ray Martini to check out the font door, which, needs adjustment for wheelchair access. Rosemary reported on a meeting with Jessica Rowraft of Massachu- setts Historical Commission. and Sarah Ku Jeff of Cape Cod Commission concerning the inventory of old buildings in Mashpee. Rosemary will supply them with her research done to date, and work closely on the projects. Joanne reported on a meeting -with "Morning Star, " a descendant of Nathan S. Focknet. "Morning Start has many Mashpee photo- graphs from her mother' s collection, which she will share with us. Joanne will send Mashpee- military history to her from our files. Materials have been received from Hazel Oakley about adult zoning and commercial zoning, which will be discussed at next month meeting, along with discussion about the establishment of an historic district. The donation of watercolors by Mr. Berliner were accepted. A large copy of the 1858 map was donated by Rosemary Burns and accepted. Paul_ Giambarro will send a- letter to the selectmen, expressing an interest in volunteering time at the Archives. Ren Porter donated a stone believed found at the time of the con- struction near the Old Customs House. More information will be requested. A discussion of goals for 1997-1998 followed. Ann liked Rosemary' s idea of om l e t i th in .en f o r f b u' 1 in s ew r i ar�st� ruct � t em in s�arch a � members ins g th Ann is anxious tog et the Commission on Internet and also to get our newsletter in the works.